If Jesus came today, would you be ready?
That's a question Christians ask themselves a lot these days. But is it true.
We just finished the Christmas season and the new year is upon us. I spent some time with family and friends over the past few weeks and the discussion kept going back to the decline of America. We have watched as the American leaders have done foolish things to our economy and the rights of the American people. The leaders will not admit that the country is broke financially and headed toward collapse. When that happens the people may revolt, there will be fighting among each other to survive and protecting our families will be necessary.
As I discussed the possibilities with others, I discovered that those who, "don't put their trust in God", have no hope at all. Each scenario led them to realize that their guns, skills and or personal strength would not be enough to defend against an angry mob or the government.
Let me be clear;
Will times get tough? Yes!
Will survival get to be near impossible? Yes, for a short time!
Will it be wonderful when God raptures us OR allows us to physically die to be with Him? YES!
Those without God will not experience this hope. I am secure that He will deliver me, take care of me, bless me with what ever His will is, when "times get tough". Am I planning for the tough times? Yes, I need to be faithful with what God has already given me and also to prepare for the future.
I find it difficult to make plans while I live in a foreign country. I say that because God asked me to come here and do His work, but I don't know how long I will be here. The Bible Camp where I work is feeling the effects of a downward economy too. We see the group numbers getting smaller and this effects the camps operating budget. I realize that at any moment the Camp Board of Directors may decide that I am no longer needed and they could let me go! Am I worried? No, not at all, but I must remain diligent to what God has for me next. Being able to hear God's voice does not just happen. I have had to grow, to train myself to hear Him. Only by reading and studying His word has this happened.
While all that is going on, I need to continue to serve Him each day. I need to continue to bless others with what He has given me. I need to continue to encourage others to "hang in there". I need to continue to humble myself each day. I need to tell others about Gods plan for salvation. Being saved has a stronger meaning these days.
If the economy collapsed today, if there was no food or fresh water today, if you had no place to live today, would you be ready? If Jesus came today, would you be ready?
